I guess I could do this kind of creating forever because I have a lot of ephemera. I know some scan their ephemera so they can keep using it but, to me, then it isn't really authentic. So use it and it's gone.
The pieces I used are: an old calling card on the upper right (you can lift the decorative part to see the owner's name, which is James Pribek); a lady's 'perfumed blotter' advertising piece (I'm guessing it was perfumed at one time and maybe used as a sachet?); an old photo of what looks like a bridesmaid, based on the rest of photo; some lace from Grandma Meyer; and a cut out from another calling card owned by Emma Skarban (the card was in bad shape so I just cut out the name). The photo is not Emma; Emma was a relative of my ex-husband's. Embellished with some Liquid Pearls. I'll probably decorate the inside and whomever is my partner will get a few pieces of real ephemera. PS I was thinking about the photo of the young woman. The other possibility is that it's from a college graduation. I know women would wear white dresses and carry flowers at graduations long ago. Or maybe it was a sorority thing. There were other young women in the picture but not dressed the same. The photo was a freebie from an Etsy seller. Dated 1944.
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Fri, Jun 03, 2022 @ 8:55 AM
Lots of fun bits and pieces. I think the blotter's were a sales tool to get women to purchase a new fragrance. An alternative to actually spraying the fragrance on a passerby (which not everyone appreciates!) And you're right - I bet many a frugal woman used this as a sachet to make as much use as possible from the sample.
------------------------------ Linda aka Bubbles
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Sat, Jun 04, 2022 @ 5:28 AM
What a gorgeous card! I applaud your willingness to part with your ephemera, it’s something I struggle with. All the little extras you’ve added like the calling cards and crocheted lace trim truly make this an exceptional card!
------------------------------ Linda
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